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    Playa Taqueria

    4.6 (54 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Mitzi T.

    Food exceeded expectations!! Definitely recommend getting the nachos and the guacamole - we wanted to try the elote but they ran out for the day. Service was fast and got our food right away even though they were packed. The since was fairly small inside it hade maybe 3 tables that sat 2? But they also had tables outside that are shaded! Parking was fairly easy for Montclair since it was more on a side street than on a main road.

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    Carina L.

    Ive passed by this place a few times and am so glad I decided to let my curiosity get the best of me! If you're in the Montclair area and want to grab a quick bite to go I suggest Playa Taqueria. The interior and staff are super welcoming! I tried their nachos (with shrimp) and guac with chips and they did not disappoint. Both options very flavorful and they were not stingy with the shrimp. I will say their portions were just right. I'll be back to try their desserts!

    shrimp burrito bowl - comes with hot sauce and crushed tortilla chips. the guava jarritos was a paid actress.
    Sonje M.

    10/10, no notes. the food was fresh, flavorful and affordable. I'll be back tomorrow, on my lunch break. the service was A1 as well.

    TACO CHICKEN TACO SHORTRIB SUADERO TACO PORK BELLY CARNITAS TACO SHRIMP MOJO DE AJO

    This place is awesome ... the food was amazing authentic Mexican dishes packed with incredible flavor. The place is clean, cozy, and has an, at home, family feel. The staff was great from start to finish. Definitely give it a try...you're guaranteed to love it.

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    Diana H.

    My kids and I came in on a Saturday afternoon and fell in love with this place. The staff was super friendly with my kids and made awesome recommendations on the spot. I loved how many jarritos they had! All different flavors. Their food was delicious and fresh. Fun festive bright colors inside and cool seating outside. I will definitely come back!

    Emmanuel A.

    I happen to be in the neighborhood and decided to try this new taco spot. I'm so glad I did. It's a restaurant with a beautiful outdoor set up that immediately caught my eye. From the moment I walked in the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I ordered the chicken taco, the shrimp taco, rice, refried beans and a Mexican street corn. Every single item was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The portions were just right and the pricing was very reasonable. Overall, I left happy and already thinking about what I'll try next time I come here. This place will definitely be a go to for tacos for me going forward. I highly recommend. This is a must try.

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    Mia K.

    I am a true optimist when it comes to new restaurants in Montclair because I want them to be incredibly successful and I would love to add them to my dinner rotation. Playa Taqueria definitely fits the bill to become my favorite in town. The food is authentic, flavorful without being too pungent on heat or spice. It's the perfect balance of savory and richness. I ordered a chicken burrito holding the refried beans as they are made with pork and I was thankfully provided that detail by the staff. Also chicken nachos and esquites. Everything I ordered was delicious and fresh. I think my favorite was the taste and texture of the tortilla. It's not your average tortilla folks or comparable to others in the area. This tortilla taste like it was handmade with love my your Abuelita. It was not pasty, dry with a residual chalky taste. The tortilla was smooth, buttery and reminded me of a Caribbean roti skin or a paratha wrapped Kati roll. I'm drooling at the memory. The portion sizes are moderate, enough for one person but the prices are fair enough to order more food if you're greedy like me. My esquites seemed a bit skimpy but still good with a little added twist of takis. This is a chill spot without the extra flair to convince you that it's a fun space. Your evidence is in the taste and good customer service, always a win in my book when you are greeted and treated with respect. Enjoy!

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    Desiree F.

    I couldn't wait to get some good ol tacos from this restaurant. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted. The place was cozy. I ordered the shrimp and sweet potato tacos, the street corn, and the burrito bowl. It took about 7 minutes. When I dug in, the food was delicious. My favorite was the shrimp tacos' hands down. I really enjoyed this place and would return!

    Chicken burrito with refried beans and street corn bowl
    Mike B.

    Food was very flavorful. Love that the corn is in a bowl and not on a cob which can be a mess. Service was quick and the place is clean and efficiently laid out. One thing I will say as a personal preference: the food was warmish but not hot. I like my food piping hot when it's served to me. Still flavor was good. Ingredients fresh and quality.

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    John L.

    Nachos were terribly stale. I wanted to return it but didn't want to go through the hassle. Ingredients were cheap tasting like taco bell. Ingredients were lacking. Barely any beans on this and beans are cheap. This small nachos cost $9 and is inedible bc of the stale chips or whatever they were trying to do with the ingredients just doesn't mix well. There's not much to it. Tacoria is wayyyyyyyy better & you actually get what you pay for. Owner should eat his own food this is unacceptable.

    NACHOS LONGANIZA, TACO SHORTRIB SUADERO, QUESADILLA LONGANIZA

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    Incredible food, so grateful I can get a superb burrito for a reasonable price in Montclair

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    Carina thank you so much for the great review. You made us all smile!

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    Desiree thank you for the kind and thorough review.

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    6 months ago

    I love it here the food is so good and they give us free stuff sometimes it's really amazing.

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    Happy to hear you enjoy the food Tommy thank you.

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    A little gem that's a must visit! Generous delicious servings that put national chains like Chipotle for the same price!

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    2 years ago

    The tacos here are great. Yes, it's $5 a taco but the quality is good so just pay it and enjoy!

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    11 months ago

    A bit pricey but I've never had a bad meal here. The food is fresh and tastes great. The bowls and the burritos!

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    Thank you for the great review!

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    Hi Victor thank you for your review. Hope to see you again soon.

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